Test riders Markus Reiterberger and Sylvain Guintoli have played a key role in preparing the BMW M1000RR for the 2025 Superbike World Championship season. Their hard work and expertise have enabled the team to fine-tune the bike’s set-up and prepare for the season in the best possible way.
BMW is banking on a strong test team to support its 2025 Superbike World Championship ambitions. Although the ROKiT factory team is the only team BMW in competition, four M1000RR were on track during winter testing at Jerez and Portimão, with a major contribution from Markus Reiterberger et Sylvain Guintoli. Both test drivers have played a key role in preparations for the season, focusing on essential tasks such as running in new engines and collecting crucial data for the team.
Reiterberger, who is an integral part of the test team, expressed his satisfaction with the work accomplished, despite sometimes difficult weather conditions. Sadly, the weather was very mixed during both tests, but we tried to complete our test program and did many laps“, He explained.
Sylvain Guintoli: “ overall we did everything and i'm really happy with it »
The German rider insisted that his role as a test rider was not to set fast times, but rather to provide detailed information that would help the engineers and team improve the bike for the factory team riders. I am very happy and grateful to be a part of it." he concluded, stressing the importance of these tests to prepare the bike before the races.
For its part, Sylvain Guintoli, despite having encountered some health difficulties, did not hesitate to join the effort by getting on his motorbike at Portimão. " I managed to complete more than 70 laps despite my fragile health." , revealed on speedweek the Frenchman. He also expressed his satisfaction with the team's preparation. We were able to cover a lot of miles, both in wet and dry conditions, which was really important." he added.
Guintoli also highlighted the effective collaboration between the test team and the factory team, and was delighted with the quality of the work accomplished: " In general, the winter tests went well. We had difficult weather conditions in Jerez and Portimão, but we did what we wanted to do. Overall we did everything and I'm really happy with it. It is a good thing that everything is now ready for the first round at Phillip Island.. It was a great job from the test team and also the factory team. ».
So the test team of BMW, made of Reiterberger et Guintoli, plays a fundamental role in the preparation of the 2025 season, providing valuable data and helping to optimize the performance of the M1000RR. With successful testing, the team is ready for the first round at Phillip Island, and the atmosphere seems more than ever conducive to a successful season.
